Paddy Pimblett couldn’t have had a greater night time at UFC 314.
Within the largest combat of his profession thus far, Pimblett confirmed out in spectacular trend, dominating Michael Chandler for 2 rounds earlier than ending by way of ground-and-pound knockout within the third.
On Wednesday, Pimblett launched a behind-the-scenes video weblog of his particular night time in Miami and it turned out to be fairly the victory lap backstage.
Numerous marquee names both congratulated Pimblett in individual or delivered testimonials praising him for his efficiency, together with UFC CEO Dana White, who was smitten by Pimblett’s win.
“All people retains doubting you,” White mentioned. “Congrats.”
Pimblett additionally made certain to go to Chandler’s locker room and present his gratitude to the veteran for taking the combat.
“Mike, thanks for stepping up and sharing the octagon with me,” Pimblett mentioned. “I recognize it.”
UFC stars Dustin Poirier and Israel Adesanya had been additionally proven complimenting Pimblett and even one in all Pimblett’s latest in-cage foes, King Green, took to social media to present Pimblett his flowers.
“I haven’t seen the combat but, simply trying on the highlights,” Inexperienced mentioned in his Instagram Tales. “I’ll be the primary to say it in the event that they gained’t say it: you’re the actual deal, brother.”
With the win, Pimblett improved to 7-0 within the UFC and he moved into the highest 10 (No. 8) of the promotion’s official rankings for the primary time.
